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Summary

We spent 6.2 hours reading reviews from experts and users. In summary, this is what sneaker fanatics think:

11
reasons to buy

Multiple color selections are available for men and women.

A huge number of Reebok Furylite wearers are happy with the comfort given by the shoes. A couple of them even said they felt like wearing slippers.

The 3D Ultralite outsole provides super lightweight cushioning and some users liked this aspect of the shoe.

Wearers are given more freedom to move because the Reebok Furylite is a low-top shoe.

More than a couple of Furylite owners use this for various exercises.

Many users found the look of the shoe attractive.

Some buyers were satisfied with their purchase, which they got at a budget-friendly price. There are even shoppers who will buy the pair again.

A good number of users commented that these kicks have a great fit.

A very small number of testers said that they can easily slide the shoe in and out.

Most raters were satisfied with the quality of the Reebok Furylite.

Some liked the colors of the sneakers.

4
reasons not to buy

A reviewer pointed out that the Reebok Furylite is prone to watermarks.

A handful of consumers complained that the shoes are tight.

A couple of users didn’t like that the shoe rubbed their heels.

An online shopper was disappointed that shoe looked big on her foot.

Bottom line

The Reebok Furylite is for the bold sneaker wearers who want to make a statement. This casual shoe is ideal for everyday use as well as for exercises. Its smart appearance is also great for smart casual outfits. At a pocket-friendly price, you get a shoe with an iconic design, excelling in performance, comfort and quality.

Reebok Furylite History

The Reebok Furylite took its design inspiration from the company’s revolutionary sneaker, the InstaPump Fury. Its futuristic design drew mixed opinions. It was a love it or hate it shoe. But what mattered most is that people noticed it.

This sneaker was the brainchild of seasoned footwear designer Steven Smith. With 30 years of experience in the industry, he has created some of the renowned silhouettes in sneaker history. He has an impressive portfolio, including New Balance retro classics such as the 1500, 997, 996 and 574. He also worked for a year in Adidas, with contributions in the company’s Torsion technology made for basketball shoes.

The idea for the InstaPump Fury came to Smith and Reebok's VP of Advanced Concepts Paul Litchfield in a form of a ski boot with a pumping mechanism. The rough idea sprung from the company’s acquisition of Ellesse, an Italian-based sports apparel company with excellent innovations in ski wear. The first Pump shoe by Reebok finally came in 1989, but it wasn’t until 1992 when the company started drafting ideas for what was to become the InstaPump Fury. The design team wanted to incorporate the Pump technology, lightweight construction and better cushioning in a shoe. After the brainstorming session, Smith started sketching the shoe.

The visual aesthetic of the shoe took cues from the New Balance Super Comp. Smith liked the concept of its upper which had red, orange and yellow. According to the veteran designer, the upper made the foot look like it’s on fire. The marketing team, however, felt that it wasn’t necessary to go with bold colors because the Hexalite cushioning and bladder system were enough to blow people’s minds. Litchfield and Smith were opposed to this idea. And when the shoe was finally launched in 1994, the yellow and black colorway beat the sales of the gray version—it turned out that Litchfield and Smith were right with their protest.

Even through the years, the InstaPump Fury has been reworked in various colorways and inspired new silhouettes, one of them is the Reebok Furylite. This modern rework was launched in 2015.

Reebok Furylite Style

The Reebok Furylite is a fashion-forward shoe that fuses the innovative appearance of its heritage and excellent comfort. It appeals to sneaker wearers who are looking for an everyday shoe that has aggressive architectural components.

Fit & Sizing

The Reebok Furylite is offered to both men and women. For men, it is available from sizes 4.5 to 13. For women, it is sold from sizes 5 to 11. It generally runs true to size so it’s recommended to get the shoe in one’s normal size. The synthetic mesh upper has a soft fit. Serving as the foot’s support is the molded quarter panel.

Notable Features

The Reebok Furylite stays true to its claim of “incredible comfort.” Most users agree with this statement. Its comfort lies on synthetic mesh upper which has a soft and breathable feel. It sits atop the 3D Ultralite outsole which contributes to the comfort with its lightweight quality.

Additional Info

The Spring/Summer 2016 collection of the Reebok Furylite had monochrome colorways for an elegant and stylish look and multi-color styles for a tropical feel. These kicks were part of the “Free Your Fury” campaign.

The Furylite has different versions such as the Chukka and Woven.

Reebok Classic worked with Japanese apparel brand N.HOOLYWOOD to create the Furylite LTHR.

Reebok also collaborated with high-end streetwear label Publish Brand to create the “Dark Desert Project” pack which was inspired by the before and after surroundings of a volcanic eruption.

American Rapper Future was seen wearing the Reebok Furylite “Solar Yellow” colorway.

The Furylite is a scaled back rework of the InstaPump Fury.

In 2017, an ice-cream inspired colorway was launched both for the Furylite and its progenitor, the InstaPump Fury.